Aboriginal School Based Trainee - Sustainability Team (Orange)

Expression of Interest

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School-Based Traineeships with the NSW Government

Are you currently in Year 10 and moving into Year 11 in 2027?

Want to earn money, gain real workplace experience and complete a nationally recognised qualification while you're still at school?

This could be your opportunity to get a head start on your future.

Why Apply?

As a School-Based Trainee, you'll spend one day a week working with the NSW Government while continuing your studies at school.

Over two years you'll:

• Earn a wage while you learn
• Complete a Certificate III in Business that may contribute towards your HSC
• Gain real workplace experience
• Build valuable skills for future jobs
• Make professional connections and learn from experienced mentors
• Strengthen your résumé before leaving school
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About the Opportunity

Are you looking to gain real work experience while you finish school?

Join the Department of Customer Service as a school based trainee in the Sustainability Team within the Governance, Risk & Assurance area.

As a trainee, you'll help the team with everyday tasks and learn valuable workplace skills. Some of the things you might do include:

• Checking and responding to emails and messages.
• Entering and updating information in reports and spreadsheets.
• Helping with sustainability and climate reporting.
• Creating content for presentations, workshops and social media posts.
• Working with programs such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  

You'll be supported by experienced team members and have the chance to learn on the job by observing and assisting with a range of projects. This is a great opportunity to build your confidence, develop new skills, and learn more about sustainability, climate action and how government teams work.

Why Apply?

• Gain real workplace experience while finishing school.
• Learn new skills that employers value.
• Work alongside experienced professionals.
• Build confidence using Microsoft Office tools and workplace systems.
• Explore future career opportunities in sustainability, climate and government.

No previous work experience is required.

You'll be supported every step of the way through:

• Aboriginal mentors
• Workplace buddies
• Dedicated program coordinators
• A supportive team committed to your success

Positions are available in:

• Orange
  

These traineeships are funded through the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access employment and career development opportunities within the NSW Public Sector.

About the Department of Customer Service

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) helps improve life for people across NSW. We deliver services that millions of people use every day through agencies including:

• Service NSW
• Revenue NSW
• Fair Trading

At DCS, you'll be part of a team making a real difference in communities across the state.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your Expression of Interest and tell us:

"What unique experience do YOU as an individual bring to a trainee role at DCS and why should we choose you?" (Limit 300 words)

Closing Date:

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or csrecruitment@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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